GRE Word List
JUXTAPOSE
to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
The meaning of the word juxtapose is to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| erotic | of, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire |
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| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |